2016 Map of Sylvatus

About this map

Periwinkle Mtn and Poplar Camp Mtn dominate the northern landscape of this region where Wythe and Carroll counties meet. The 2016 terrain is defined by a dense network of family-named cemeteries and small settlements connected by winding mountain roads. From Sylvatus in the northeast to the northern outskirts of Hillsville in the southeast, the map reveals a deeply rooted rural community. The drainage patterns of Little Reed Island Creek and its many tributaries, such as Trout Br and Alum Rock Br, dictate the placement of early homesteads and modern infrastructure like the Twin County Airport. Genealogists will find significant value in the sheer number of documented burial sites, including the Osbourne Cem, Jackson Peak Cem, and Mitchell Cem, which are scattered throughout the hills near crossroads like Five Forks and Woodlawn.